Vacancy

Controls Engineer

Location: Oldenzaal

Employment type: Full-time (32–40 hours)

 
 

About this role.

As a Controls Engineer, you will work on designing, programming, and optimizing control systems for machines and production lines. You play a key role in improving productivity, efficiency, and safety within industrial processes.

iAUTOMATION and OT Security Hub develop and deliver automation and cybersecurity solutions for industrial processes. We work with clients in industries such as pharmaceuticals, energy, chemicals, and food production. Our projects range from new builds and upgrades to migrations, service activities, and securing industrial networks and OT environments.

In this role, you collaborate with engineers and other technical disciplines to ensure that control systems integrate seamlessly with the overall installation and business processes. You are involved from design through to commissioning and actively contribute ideas for improvements and new technologies.

We value motivation and interest in technology more than years of experience.

What will you do?

In this position, you will design and program control and automation systems for machines and production lines. You select and implement sensors and actuators and ensure they function optimally within the overall system.

You align control systems with other technical disciplines to ensure proper integration. You will also develop and execute test procedures, such as FAT and SAT, to guarantee system quality and reliability.

In addition, you are responsible for maintaining and improving existing control systems. When issues arise, you analyze the root cause and provide sustainable solutions. You also stay up to date with technological developments and explore how new technologies can be applied within automation solutions.

Technologies we work with
You will work with a variety of technologies, depending on the project and customer environment. These include Siemens TIA Portal, Step7 and PCS7, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, SCADA systems such as WinCC and Wonderware, and industrial networks and communication protocols.

What does the role offer?

We offer excellent employment conditions and actively invest in your development through internal training and certifications. You will also have ample opportunities to grow within the fields of automation and OT security.

You will work on diverse projects across various industries, providing plenty of variety and challenge in your role, all within an informal yet professional working environment.

You will be part of a team of approximately 30 colleagues, where collaboration and knowledge sharing are key.

What knowledge and experience do we ask for?

For this role, you have an MBO-4 or HBO degree, for example in:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Automation
  • Mechatronics
  • or a comparable field

You have a strong interest in industrial automation and control engineering and possess basic knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems. With your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, you can approach technical challenges in a structured way.

You are communicative and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers. You have a good command of both Dutch and English.

Experience with one or more of the following systems is a plus: Siemens (TIA Portal, Step7, PCS7), Rockwell / Allen-Bradley, and SCADA systems such as WinCC or Wonderware.

A background in electrical engineering is important for this role, and knowledge of IT/OT environments is a valuable addition.

Interested?

Send your CV and motivation to: [email protected]

Not sure if this role is the right fit for you? Feel free to contact us to discuss the possibilities.